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WHO Chief Warns Ebola Epidemic ‘Outpacing Us’; India Intensifies Screening At Airports

The ongoing <span>Ebola outbreak</span> "is spreading rapidly" and "outpacing us", said <span>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus</span>, Director General of the World Health Organization, today.

At the Virtual Ministerial Briefing on the <span>Bundibugyo Ebola</span> Outbreak today, he stated that "more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases". 

Echoing concern, he noted that the epidemic is outpacing us. 

"We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us," Tedros said, adding that countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak, should take immediate action. 

Officials informed that Uganda reported two more Ebola cases, taking its total number of confirmed cases to seven. The deadly virus has reportedly killed at least 220 people so far. 

Tedros added that the "delay in detecting the outbreak means that we are now playing catch-up with a very fast-moving epidemic". 

Ebola disease is a severe viral hemorrhagic fever with a high mortality rate.  

<h2><span rel="noindex">India</span> Boosts Screening </h2>

Also read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/why-ebola-does-not-spread-like-covid-19-experts-explain-article-154394011" data-type="tilCustomLink">Why Ebola Does Not Spread Like COVID-19: Experts Explain</a>

The mounting cases of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has kept India on alert mode. 

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today held another review meeting to check the country's preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease. 

“India has not reported any case of <span>Bundibugyo</span> Ebola disease to date," the Union Health Minister said.

The country has also issued a travel advisory for citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. 

The Union Health Ministry earlier issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on public health preparedness and response to Ebola disease, encompassing protocols for screening, quarantine, clinical management, laboratory testing, and infection prevention practices. 

In addition, guidelines have been issued for hospital infection control, isolation facility preparedness, and for safe and dignified handling of human remains of Ebola patients. 

Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) units and Airport Health Organizations have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance for unexplained febrile illness among international travelers and ensure prompt reporting and management of any suspected case. 

<h2>Screening Intensified At Airports in India</h2>

Meanwhile, states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat have intensified screening of passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries like Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan. 

The Union government has asked states to identify designated isolation facilities, arrange dedicated ambulances, and ensure availability of trained healthcare personnel, personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory support, and critical care capacity. 

An advisory is displayed at the Delhi airport by the Airport Health Organization (APHO) , advising passengers to watch out for symptoms such as: 

<ul><li>fever,</li><li>weakness, </li><li>headache, </li><li>muscle pain, </li><li>vomiting, </li><li>diarrhea, </li><li>sore throat, </li><li>unexplained bleeding. </li></ul>It also asks travelers who had direct contact with blood or body fluids of a suspected or confirmed Ebola patient to immediately report to the airport health officer or the health desk. 

According to the APHO, any traveler developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival should seek immediate medical care and inform authorities about their travel history. 

<strong>Read More: </strong><a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/ebola-outbreak-university-of-glasgow-researcher-explains-why-bundibugyo-virus-is-concerning-article-154345470" data-type="tilCustomLink">Ebola Outbreak: University of Glasgow Researcher Explains Why Bundibugyo Virus Is Concerning</a>

<h2>Ebola: An Antiviral On The Anvil</h2>

Even though the new Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine or antiviral, the WHO has recommended prioritizing two monoclonal antibodies for clinical trials. 

"We are also recommending the evaluation of the antiviral obeldesivir in a clinical trial as post-exposure prophylaxis for people who are high-risk contacts," the WHO chief said. 

This clinical trial is now being developed jointly with Africa CDC and the Collaborative Open Research Consortium on filoviruses, he noted.

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The ongoing Ebola outbreak "is spreading rapidly" and "outpacing us", said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, today.At the Virtual Ministerial Briefing on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak today, he stated that "more than 900 suspected cases have been identified so far, including 101 confirmed cases". Echoing concern, he noted that the epidemic is outpacing us.  "We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us," Tedros said, adding that countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak, should take immediate action.  Officials informed that Uganda reported two more Ebola cases, taking its total number of confirmed cases to seven. The deadly virus has reportedly killed at least 220 people so far.  Tedros added that the "delay in detecting the outbreak means that we are now playing catch-up with a very fast-moving epidemic". Ebola disease is a severe viral hemorrhagic fever with a high mortality rate.  India Boosts Screening Also read: Why Ebola Does Not Spread Like COVID-19: Experts ExplainThe mounting cases of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has kept India on alert mode.  The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today held another review meeting to check the country's preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease.  “India has not reported any case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease to date," the Union Health Minister said.The country has also issued a travel advisory for citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.  The Union Health Ministry earlier issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on public health preparedness and response to Ebola disease, encompassing protocols for screening, quarantine, clinical management, laboratory testing, and infection prevention practices. In addition, guidelines have been issued for hospital infection control, isolation facility preparedness, and for safe and dignified handling of human remains of Ebola patients.  Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) units and Airport Health Organizations have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance for unexplained febrile illness among international travelers and ensure prompt reporting and management of any suspected case. Screening Intensified At Airports in IndiaMeanwhile, states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat have intensified screening of passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries like Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan.  The Union government has asked states to identify designated isolation facilities, arrange dedicated ambulances, and ensure availability of trained healthcare personnel, personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory support, and critical care capacity.  An advisory is displayed at the Delhi airport by the Airport Health Organization (APHO) , advising passengers to watch out for symptoms such as: fever,weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, unexplained bleeding. It also asks travelers who had direct contact with blood or body fluids of a suspected or confirmed Ebola patient to immediately report to the airport health officer or the health desk.  According to the APHO, any traveler developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival should seek immediate medical care and inform authorities about their travel history.  Read More: Ebola Outbreak: University of Glasgow Researcher Explains Why Bundibugyo Virus Is ConcerningEbola: An Antiviral On The Anvil Even though the new Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine or antiviral, the WHO has recommended prioritizing two monoclonal antibodies for clinical trials.  "We are also recommending the evaluation of the antiviral obeldesivir in a clinical trial as post-exposure prophylaxis for people who are high-risk contacts," the WHO chief said.  This clinical trial is now being developed jointly with Africa CDC and the Collaborative Open Research Consortium on filoviruses, he noted.

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